Ethel

[@jenihansen7201]

I am so thrilled to be able to watch this part of my very young history when I was a child. Thank you Rory, for making this possible.

[@valeriemacphail9180]

Who is Rory?

[@jenihansen7201]

@@valeriemacphail9180 Rory is the child that RFK never was able to meet because he was murdered before she was born. She is the last child of Ethel and Bobby Kennedy.

[@leetennant2711]

Rory is RFK's youngest child. Born after he died. She is narrating this documentary.

[@valeriemacphail9180]

@@leetennant2711 Thanks.

[@nicolasimpkins3640]

I mean Arlington

[@josephel4292]

I find myself watching this wonderful documentary after learning of the passing of Mrs Ethel Kennedy. May she rest in peace and her family be comforted.

[@cherylprice1196]

An extraordinary woman this interview made me cry

[@nicolasimpkins3640]

Always a ex ordinary family rip Ethel it's a shame you couldn't be laid to rest with your husband

[@Darcey-t4s]

RIP 🙏 Ethel Kennedy 🎉🎉

[@carolholly1608]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@joannebriscoe2906]

@@nicolasimpkins3640 She was laid to rest right next to Bobby.

[@willowbrooke1215]

When Ethel was a kid (even an adult!), her face displayed pure, 100% fun, naughtiness and mischief! Love this video, Cheers from NZ

[@lisamariebernard4207]

Never took much notice of American history, until I accidently hit to watch about your Mum Ethel. What an amazing woman, wife and mother you have , everyone would say about your aunt Jackie being beautiful, did anybody think to say that about your mum , she was a looker your dad a handsome man, who had such a beautiful soul and taken far too soon. I have since watched a lot more about your family and love watching about your dad on the road and taking your brothers and sisters along . Think you have an amazing family,

[@debradiggs7489]

She was an awesome woman ,mother, she was amazing as are all you children! Thank you for this video!

[@faithwatkins7811]

Ethel wasn't a first lady. That's the reason why Jackie got all the publicity. If Bobby wasn't killed and won the presidency if Ethel became first lady it would've been the same

[@Prometheuspredator]

I really enjoyed watching this documentary. As a young child i was always aware about the Kennedy family and the era of Camelot. My daddy was a big reader and i remember he had all kinds of books about the Kennedy family, especially of JFK and Bobby Kennedy. It was lovely to know more about Ethel and her remembrances of Bobby. It reminds me about how my mother talked about my daddy. I loved to hear her stories about how she met daddy and their relationship. They met and married within 9 months in 1964. They were truly soul mates and best friends. It is nice to know that my twin sister and I were not the only ones who called their mother, mommy.

[@unknown-lf6zx]

Beautiful tribute to her mother. Rory is a great filmmaker! Ethel is fun, smart and witty. So much beauty and tragedy all at the same time.

[@janethalverson3027]

Ethel had spunk!

[@PH-hw5nx]

I just adore Ethel. I admire her so much. She is a reference for all woman , wife , and mothers . I wish I had just a little of her personality. God bless her and her family. Love from France.

[@margaretmorgan1551]

I admire her also. She went through so much but still remains strong sweet and carring.

[@jeledarichardson67]

@@PH-hw5nx ethel is my unfavorable Kennedy wife, Joan is better

[@CecileEdwards]

Ethel Kennedy according to a lot of her kids was a TERRIBLE mother!

[@CecileEdwards]

@@jeledarichardson67I read Joan’s story was a wonderful woman

[@burlingtonpark4136]

Thank you Rory...and thanks to your wonderful mom and all your sisters and brothers. This documentary of your mom's amazing life journey is incredibly enlightening and inspiring in how it captures and evokes the incredible power and importance of love and devotion to one's cares, concerns, family, country and fellow human beings.

[@randyrich1]

What a great job Rory did on this. What a great tribute to your parents.

[@rweingrad]

Jesus loves you

[@Darcey-t4s]

Rory is awesome

[@lisaroberts5935]

A tribute,yes,...but reality...no.

[@naomikelly5577]

To Bobby Kennedy and his wife and kids .This wonderful man Bobby rub a black boy Face .As a black women I never seen a white man who cared so much .God bless all your kids .I wanna thank you for caring about our black life's . You're a strong man

[@t.johnson2966]

Naomi Kelly Very touching.

[@naomikelly5577]

Tracey Johnson I am so serious .I love the Kennedys .That treat black people like people not slaves

[@naomikelly5577]

BarbaraJoanneBJ Well u should tell me

[@jlbaker2000]

Naomi Kelly I think they were sincere about that. Rare men, indeed.

[@stephaniestanley8041]

Rory is a incredible filmmaker. This is an historic chronicle of American life. No life and no one is perfect, but what a remarkable life Ethel Kennedy has.

[@beasleybrother1]

Rory probably would be the the only one in the world that could get her mother to do this type of examination and being so open.

[@janie1977ful]

@@beasleybrother1 30:13 30:14

[@user-qr9uh1fd8g]

I always appreciate and admire Ethel Kennedy. Very beautiful too

[@jasbegs1258]

Love this - great to re-watch - and LOVE Ethel - what a lady. And what a president we never had!

[@VLind-uk6mb]

Pity it is incomplete. Missing a good deal at the start, and the finish.

[@CheyennefromTaos]

I absolutely ADORED Bobby. How wonderful to see this beautiful tribute to ETHEL. MAY PEACE PREVAIL ON EARTH. 💎💜✌🏽💜💎

[@triciajohansen7124]

You can see and hear how much she STILL loves her husband after all these years. THAT IS LOVE AND LOYALTY. Bless you and your heart, Mrs. Kennedy.

[@ER-uy7ct]

And yet he cheated on her all the time.

[@triciajohansen7124]

​@@ER-uy7ctyes, and she stayed with him. She must have loved him enough to forgive him each time. I couldn't do it, but I am not Mrs. Kennedy.

[@ER-uy7ct]

Yes, the money and prestige may have helped as well. But I don't know of if I could have that level of devotion to a man who slept around on me.

[@machellemccallie937]

It was a hereditary trait. Joe Sr. cheated on Rose. RFK cheated on Ethel. JFK cheated on Jackie. RFK Jr. cheated on his wife. Etc.

[@artparty222murphy9]

Ive watched this with some comfort and much sadness. Comfort because it drew me back to my years as a young girl witnessing all of these events on our black and white tv . The day Robert Kennedy was shot , i was alone in our tv room at home . after school. Standing in my catholic school uniform, i saw this news reports showing this lovely man, on a floor of a hotel kitchen , someone holding his head , and i began to cry , i remember i cried deeply , as i knew it was a turning point, a loss of hopeful feelings , i was only twelve, but sensed he was such a good man❤and the loss for all of us was so profound.

[@sammyinbrooklyn]

Your remembrance brings back the climate I was born in to in 1968. Still reeling from that horrible time. Still talking about our Country’s loss. 😢

[@mariaameliabarbosa9334]

@@sammyinbrooklynAqui escrevo do Brasil . Como alguém assassina um pai de família ? Como alguém mata alguém como Bob deixando órfãos onze filhos ? Assisto sempre o documentário Bob para presidente . Não consigo acreditar !!! Ethel não era apenas a esposa de Bob , era parceira , amiga , confidente , amante . Não era uma boneca bem vestida a ser mostrada . Era e continua sendo uma mulher especial , espetacular !

[@kathrynbellerose6216]

Wonderful documentary. I loved RFK and was devastated when he was taken from us. He made the world a better place and would have made it even greater if he had been elected President. I also admired his wife, Ethel, for her faith and conviction to continue her husband’s work. His children have continued to make this country a better place.

[@TrojanGoddess56]

Thanks so much for this upload of Rory Kennedy's documentary on her mother Ethel. It took me back to my childhood in the '60's, and I will always remember all the tumult of that decade, with Vietnam, Civil Rights, and the JFK, MLK, and RFK assassinations. The Kennedy family is very much a part of our American history in the 20th-21st centuries. Just as Princess Diana was the greatest queen Britain never had, RFK Sr. is the greatest president America never had. It still makes me tear up remembering the RFK assassination, all the people lining the streets and the railroad tracks to see his funeral train make its way from NYC to Wash. DC. I hope RFK Jr can become president, and bring a new era to this country, and that Ethel Kennedy will see another Kennedy presidency in her lifetime.

[@rositachoy9364]

RFK Jr is no Bobby Kennedy. He sold his soul to the most despicable person in American history.😢

[@rositachoy9364]

RFK Jr is no Bobby Kennedy. He sold his soul to the most disgraceful person in American history.

[@tanujachaturvedi]

Mrs Ethel Kennedy is an Inspiring lady to watch. Really learnt Life lessons from her Spirit and Joy of Life. Long Life prayed for M'am. And Thanks Rory for bringing this indefatigable Woman to us.

[@marietiti]

Bravo Ethel! You are an inspiration for all the women on this Earth….Vous êtes une très grande Dame! Merci d’avoir accepté de faire ce reportage….we needed to know from you ❤

[@kirstenandreasen908]

Nope, shes no inspiration for all women, she had absolutely NO class at all. The Kennedys are just another rich family, nothing else.

[@dravenhawktoland1127]

Ethel is a great inspiration to all of the young people. Around the world. Robert would be very proud of his wife.

[@LuisaRodriguez0212]

I am grateful to learn more about Ethel Kennedy.

[@anonymoushuman8344]

It's kind of Rory, Ethel, and the rest of them to share all this with us. I'm grateful this is here to watch again.

[@rweingrad]

Jesus loves you

[@monickalynn4365]

Sheesh RFK was a busy man 11 children? Wow! Much respect to Ethel Kennedy sole heavy lifting of parenting after 1968. She's a rockstar

[@texan903]

Ena Bernard is who did most of the child rearing along with a succession of aides.

[@ReviewsChannel-e4r]

The Kennedy men clearly loved sex. How'd the women survive giving birth to that many kids?

[@kate7478]

Lem Billings raised RFK Jr.

[@faithwatkins7811]

When you come from a big family sometimes a person has a big family cause that's all you know. RFK came from a family of 9 children so he had 11.

[@suestephan3255]

Bobby said it well he didn’t need the title, he didn’t need the money, he didn’t need the office space. He wanted to serve. That was sincere because he didn’t feel that comfortable going it alone but not alone his wife was by his side all the time bolstering him and he needed that.

[@bellaluna730]

Yes but serve in the Senate. Raise your family. No need to be President especially bc of the fate of your brother!

[@suestephan3255]

He was humble and sincere and unusual for a politician.

[@jlbaker2000]

Bobby was brilliant. He cared about 'the little man,' all the right issues and I believe he would have done all possible to make the difficult changes. He had passion, courage and determination. What's happened to our country since then, for the most part, is obscene.

[@LuisaRodriguez0212]

I agree our country has become greedy. Our leaders in the past worked to make improvements in people's lives.

[@Missditabomb]

@J. B: No he didn't. It was all for votes. What Kennedy cared for "the little guy"? RFK was SO GREAT he had a string of lovers. (Yes, including Marilyn.) Actions speak louder than words. Also, he was POWER HUNGRY. It was never about, "the little guy".

[@opticscolossalandepicvideo4879]

Fuck sirhan sirhan and the horse he rode in on

[@dlr6666]

@@Missditabomb do you have any evidence?

[@sharonsparks900]

@@Missditabomb RFK was a very decent man. He overcame tremendous personal loss and forged a path of his own cut too short by another assassin’s bullets. It’s a matter of record that while he was laying in the floor mortally sounded the first-and last-thing he ever said was “Is everyone all right?” Great man.

[@kellyhiggins4234]

We lived around a few streets and my sister cleaned the Kennedy home. We all got a ride home in JFK limo by his driver . He wanted us home safe. A ride we never forgot. I miss The Cape but, live in Gloucester Massachusetts. The movie The Perfect Storm was about my cousin Jodie's husband Captain Billy Tyne and his crew lost a sea. George Clooney, portrayed Billy. That's the Island we moved to live. What a great generation we all had been born into . I love your family. Blessings to your mom and your aunt Joan .

[@wampdog61]

Thank you for your memories

[@machellemccallie937]

That's one of my favorite movies.

[@brendadrew834]

I own this great documentary on the matriarch of the Kennedy family Ethel now! I thought it was a great job that Rory did as a filmmaker/documentarian! My favorite part was when she put Ethel to the test about Bobby's assassination and she simply said, "Nobody gets a free ride"...so true! This family continues to be a source of great inspiration and strength to me since I've gone through a great many losses and challenges as well! "What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger". Thanks for posting this ~

[@suetridle3852]

Thank You Mrs.Ethel Kennedy,your strength and service to the country is great.Your sacrifice immeasurable,God Bless you & your family.

[@dorothybeck7559]

RFK would have been a wonderful President, such a loss to our country when we lost them both.

[@maryannfiebelkorn743]

Dorothy Beck agreed

[@dennesmoore8531]

I was 15 years old and I remember how decent he was.

[@tarithlawrence628]

Rfk - legend.

[@LuisaRodriguez0212]

I often think about the difference our country would have grown if the Kennedy brothers had not been killed.

[@rweingrad]

Jesus loves you

[@johnnydeano2288]

RFK was my hero because he was going to stop the war which I feared being drafted into. We prayed in class on the last day of 6th grade in 1968. That morning as she woke up my sisters I heard my mother say, softly, “they shot Kennedy.” I turned on the Tv & saw the clip of him on the floor moving his arm so I thought he would live. On Saturday we watched that long train ride with all those Americans mourning, knowing what we lost. Mrs. Kennedy was unbelievably stoic, so strong.

[@julieb7785]

Lost my sister. Money doesn't mitigate loss or grief one bit; nothing takes the edge off, except the inner reckoning that life is still worth living and you need to look ahead. It's not an easy realization, but the person you loved and lost would want you to. I kept thinking of Mrs. Kennedy and her life experiences and how she moved forward without meltdowns, cracks or screams, booze or drugs (wouldn't the press have loved all that?). Seeing her here lovely, solid, quipping and practical; smiling and sharp as a tack, is an even greater comfort.

[@almataylor2348]

Ethel is such a strong woman. Many of us that struggled and raised children as single parent succeeded because of role models like her!!!!

[@suefrancoeur9148]

Don't get me wrong, I admire Ethel...but she was not a role model for me, being a single mom at 22, after a divorce. I had to work, no servants, like the majority of single moms. She was a millionnaire. I admire her free spirit, her strength, her courage. How tragic to witness her husband being shot. How sad being pregnant and giving birth when mourning the husband you love. She went through many tragedies, her parents dying in a plane crash, the assassination of JFK, the suicide of a son, the accidental death of another son.

[@zurzakne-etra7069]

to add on to the other person's reply, she also treated staff terribly, and used the N word etc.

[@RustyWheels1964]

I hate to say this, Zurzakne, but I think you had read this negative- ness off from reading a book that talks alot of wrong things about what Ethel has done or said. Ethel is ONE of the most admir- able person I have ever seen and known about! And found her great strengths in her own deep great faith in Our Lord Savior Jesus Christ and Our Blessed Mother of Jesus! She and Robert had instill- ed that thought to their own children and to be able to pass ALL that down to the next genera- tions and to the next! I just totally admired her, her great love of her life and her large children, her great faith in Catholicism, the great strengths that she has and to be able to pass ALL that down to the next generation and on to the very next! Happy Mother's Day to you, Ethel and to all of your daughters and your daughters-in-laws also and not to mention to being the mother of all your animals that you and Robert had raised them and along their off-springs after the next and so ons! God be with you and to all of your children and to your grandchildren and God knows how many of your great-grandchildren you have had by so far to the next! I wish I was being able to be in person to person to physically being able to give you a HUGE drawn out HUGS between the two of us in a very small private room for the two of us!!

[@catherinecepuder3520]

Compared to today's political climate, what shining examples are covered here. Thanks Rory Kennedy for an outstanding documentary....just love it!💙

[@anitaromero2237]

Still my grandma cries for John F Kennedy and Robert Kennedy. Now I know why.👵😢

[@jerrylincoln3671]

I Will forever Love the Kennedy Family' i will always honor their very existence, They were and remain, the finest examples of what i believe all Americans should strive and hope to be. as a teenager, i was fortunate to have met both Caroline and young John

[@edytherichman217]

The Kennedys try to make their past look so wonderful, but there was much tragedy even with Ethel's children.

[@colleencoon3908]

They did not deserve their untimely deaths. They were womanizers - their political moral compass was terrific but they knew they could get away with anything- today the press would turn their activities into scandal.

[@jameswilson3991]

seriously they would not give people like you and me a second thought from linda in scotland

[@SJJewel-fl2jl]

With all the tragedy the kennedys have had they stick together love each other and are loyal to each other. This doc was so well done. I believe John Kennedy Jr. Lost his life when his plane crashed on the way to rory's wedding. This is the first time I have seen her and her siblings except for rfk Jr. What a wonderful family. Ethel has been an inspiration to many of us single mothers. '

[@robinwarren8441]

Sorry this is late but I said in your comment that you met Caroline and John Jr. Can you tell me that story? I would LOVE to hear it. Thank you.

[@joyleenpoortier7496]

I have just watched one of the most beautiful, compelling and loving stories I have seen in a very long time. I have always been interested in JFK and RFK and remember the nights that the news of JFK ‘s assassination and RFK assassination come over the news. I have watched many stories about Jackie Kennedy but never have I seen a story about Ethel. I now know who this beautiful woman is and how her love for her family and her devotion to her husband held her together and shone through. The video cut of so I don’t know if there was more but thank you. RIP JFK and RFK

[@lindavirgilio4225]

I’ve never spent much time thinking about Bobby and/or Ethel Kennedy or their children. I found this program to be very down to earth and endearing. Referring to their parents as Daddy and Mummy was sweet and reflected the great love and respect these grown children had for their parents. That Bobby and Ethel loved each other was obvious. The powerful sense of family, the joy, sense of fun, and earth shaking sadness was brought forward. Ethel has my respect for raising their children (after Bobby’s death) with such love for their father. Thank you for sharing this powerful story.

[@anitaromero2237]

She is so adorable and outspoken.😊

[@teresatimothy8130]

What wonderful parents! I love how they included their children in everything. Lucky kids to have them as parents! So sad when Bobby was killed. So happy to know what an awesome mom and wife she was.

[@kathyfuqua7043]

I never grow tired of watching or reading about their lives .

[@winkieblink7625]

Watching this 6 yrs after it was made. All the privilege and joys can come with tragedy’s. No one escapes this life on earth without pain. They paid a price for their excesses and indulgences and they stayed a strong unit which is admirable. It was worth the watch. The John and Robert Kennedy years were pretty special to live through. The length of Ted’s Life, proved in the end, his allegiance and strength to lead our country into a balanced and partisan Senate.

[@carolholly1608]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sz7646]

I have watched this many times and I will definitely watch again. I admire Ethel so much. Saddened to hear about her passing. RIP.

[@carbon8ng]

.Thank you for a very beautiful and inspiring view of an amazing time in American History ... Somehow, now in 2024, it seems we have a very real chance once again to try. to finish making these changes that the Kennedy brothers, Martin Luther King, and so many others of vision dreamed about back then. We will fight .... and we will win!

[@Kathyjohnson-uk1wp]

I'm glad this documentary was on here. RFK was a hero to me in my youth - and there are still times I can tear up when watching some in-depth bio like this....... It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.......

[@carolholly1608]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@williamj.dovejr.8613]

Bobby's greatest moment for me was when he spoke to the crowd on the night MLK was murdered. While there cities on fire, the city of Indiananapolis where he spoke was quiet and peaceful. That is true power.

[@karenlauricella4976]

Ethel is an amazing and beautiful woman 💕from Australia 🇦🇺

[@juliagearing506]

Great documentary. I wished that Rory had captioned her siblings' names the first time they spoke so we would know which one was which. It is easy to tell Bobby Jr because he is the spitting image of his father and Joe is easy to identify because of his gray hair but the others aren't as easy to identify (though I did identify Kathleen). RFK was my favorite of the Kennedy clan. I always have wondered what changes he would have made had he lived and gone on to be President (though 4 years before my time)

[@commercialzone4141]

I saw this documentary a few years back while on an overseas flight and loved it. I always wanted to rewatch it. Thank you for the upload 😎

[@sparkyjones9576]

I loved this story...very well said. People don't know how real the Kennedy family are. They stuck together as families should. Never seeing "color" they were balanced and were taught to be "eyes wide open rather then blind". Thank you Mrs. Kennedy for staying down to earth and raising your children that way. God bless you.

[@sarahholland2600]

I think you need to read a few bio's of the father Joe. He made his money from bootleg booze during Prohibition & was never faithful: he openly spent a lot of time chasing actresses. His longest affair was with Marlene Dietrich. He also sent his daughter who was a little 'slow' to a psych hospital where she had a lobotomy that left her a very disabled vegetable & unable to speak . He never visited her & her Mother did not visit her for 20 years. He also did a deal with the Mafia to fund the boys political campaigns on the understanding that organised crime wouldn't be on their agenda once elected. Bobby reneging on this & publicly often stating organised crime was a priority ( it's unclear if he knew Joe's promise) was prob why he & his brother died .

[@christinaspuhler5932]

Time hasn"t healed the pain that happened when we lost these two brothers. It will not go away, but if we, each one, will do whatever we can to help-- no matter small -- to ensure democracy will flourish -- it just may happen that America will once again become great through the awful of grace of God.

[@angelabluebird609]

+Christina Spuhler Exactly, and thank you for saying so!

[@pinehawk9600]

Christina Spuhler the country will never be the same.

[@tamararutland-mills8883]

It seemed immediately changed. The dark side took over.

[@DeborahLuptak]

+Christina Spuhler, thank you for your lovely post. In my opinion, it begins with the politicians being much more honest. If they are pushing an agenda, say so and don't use the American people as scapegoats. Stop misrepresenting one another when talking about political opponents. Let the people really decide based on the platform of their party. Debate like the Kennedy's did in the media. If the leader is assassinated, do not hide truths from their citizens. It would begin when the American people can once again trust that if the Government is not telling them something, it is in their best interest not to know.

[@mariacardenas4665]

Amen 🙏

[@sharonannc.3079]

Thank you for sharing this…. I’ll always remember when President Kennedy was killed, I was a sophomore, and when RFK his brother was murdered!! Like his brother speaking for the hood of mankind… stirring up hope in a generation that’s as lost… Behind every great man there is a great women…. RIP Ethel…. Blessings upon all your children & theirs…

[@sandragoss48]

Thank you for this documentary. You showed me Bobby I never knew up until I watched this documentary. I only knew what the TV media showed us. God Bless all the Joe Kennedy Family. 🙏

[@Jebbie1976]

I love how they all call Ethel "Mommy". But I find it pretty off-putting that they thought it was ok to have a seal for a pet.

[@mdaze9753]

Thank you for this upload. I think everyone will derive strength from this remarkable woman.

[@debrahollinger7167]

I remember this moment in history, I watch the coverage Democratic Convention with my Father! The lost of JFK was very tangible! My father and I simple gave our allegiance to RFK, for us it just made sense! In the end we both had our hearts broken again and again, With the deaths of MLK and RFK it seem hurt much more!

[@sashamontes3650]

I have never heard their story; Bobby and Ethel's story that is. This is such a moving story; I really have a whole new level of respect for this family. These 2 clearly lived the American dream. Ethel was such an amazing lady so strong and full of life. They are true Catholics and respected pro life obviously they had 11 kids. What Bobby did for equality and how he strongly he fought for the betterment of our country was so inspiring g. Democrats were different in those days not like today where the DNC and their party sell of our country to other countries. How shameful. I love the down to earth Kennedy's I believe their Catholic faith is what made them care so much for everyone and made them connect to others.

[@paulabowen840]

Debray Hollinger

[@samQu8y]

They have snatched them not only from the American people but from the world. Best wishes from Kuwait.

[@joannakneafsey1964]

She was an amazing lady wife and mum and as a Yorkshire lass I love how her kids call her mummy

[@shelll9254]

Just a girl from Brookline Mass that has great love & respect for the Kennedy Family, Rest in Love & Peace Ethel. ✌️💗

[@tedtimothy9074]

Bobby did not need the job. He was just trying to make America a better place for everyone.

[@Darcey-t4s]

That's ✅️ right

[@libertyann439]

This is so well done! She never remarried. There was only one Bobby. I had a crush on him too🥰

[@jillcrato1680]

I had a crush on him too when I was 3.He was my first crush.I loved his beautiful smile!

[@Darcey-t4s]

My crush 😍 was John F Kennedy Jr !!!! Until July 1999

[@rachelerynkalish2207]

I’m so moved by this beautiful documentary, Rory. I adored your dad. His sensitivity always touched me deeply. I was 14 when he was killed and to this day I wonder where our country would be without those tragic assassinations. I grew up with one of his quotes on our family room wall: some people see things as they are and ask why. I dream things that never were and ask why not. May both of your parents memories continue to bless you and your family and our country. ❤️‍🩹🙏🏼

[@georgecherucheril9947]

I am glad the family produced this video. It gives us an unfiltered look at the family and especially Ethel who is being interviewed by her youngest daughter Rory. Ethel is 100% comfortable answering Rory's questions. Even today this country deeply mourns the deaths of JFK, Dr. King, and RFK. Our world would have been much better off today if these three men had lived. RFK was a wonderful and caring human being. It is criminal that Rory never met her Father. Ethel has gone through so much loss but still maintains her Catholic faith attending mass daily. Besides losing Bobby, JFK and two sons, Ethel lost her parents in a plane crash in 1955. She also lost a brother to another plane crash in 1966. His wife died a few months later. Ethel has lost most of her siblings too. The kids demonstrate a deep seated love for their Mom and to this day a horrible sense of loss regarding their Father. I was born to the day one year later after Bobby died. I always hated that he was assassinated and would move heaven and earth to reverse it. If I feel that way imagine how much more his kids feel. He is their Father. We must pray for the kids to find peace, grace and love as they continue to carry the heavy cross of losing Bobby. Ethel has walked the walk and demonstrated a heroic love for Bobby. Her Catholic faith has blessed her with this grace. She is almost 100 years old. I pray when she dies all of her love for Bobby will be rewarded when she is re united with him in heaven.

[@faithwatkins7811]

I think about the killers like you hared these men sooooo much that you took them away from their families. They must've been a big threat to the killers that taking their lives was the answer. All those children had to grow up without their fathers.

[@jchow5966]

The very first memory of my life is when their dad was murdered. The world would have been a better place if RFK had lived. I still feel the loss to this day. What a lovely family. ☮️💟

[@cmgraham]

Ethel looks and sounds fantastic! I'd always pictured her, depressed and lonely and secluded...after everything happened....nice to see.🌹

[@ann-mariemellon6990]

Thank You Rory, This is my favorite film. You are an amazing filmmaker

[@petrak2257]

A great documentary, with so many memories from the family. I admire Robert Kennedy and believe that America and the world have been cheated out of a great president.

[@cq9882]

RIP Ethel united with the love of your life - Bobby. What a life and what a Legacy. 🇺🇸🇦🇺🙏

[@Audrey-td2zw]

Didn't he cheat on her and not just with MM but multiples? Poor woman to live her life for him and bear all those children, to be so disrespected. She sure followed in her MILs footsteps.

[@SJ-ni6iy]

@@Audrey-td2zwnot just her Mil’s footsteps but the majority of women. Women were in terrible positions back then and men will never stop cheating.

[@barbseverino1278]

One of my favorite videos of your parents. I watch it every year and I am sad every time. Your Father and Uncle would be sad about our country now. I love Your Mother. She is such a good Mother and Wife. God bless you and your entire family.

[@cq9882]

Me Too. 👏

[@schamy10m]

Thank you so much for this documentary. Your mom is an amazing woman as was your father This is most definitely one of the best documentaries I’ve seen. It’s a roller coaster of emotions and is so appreciated. God bless you for sharing this. (PS Your mom and my mom share the same birthday although my mom was born in 1934. )

[@samQu8y]

The Kennedy men have huge hearts, and just realised the amount of devastation Robert had over John kiling.. I have all the respect for them, although I am not American my self I wish they have leaded America, the world and the middle east would be in better state by far. All the love from Kuwait.

[@ianbutler1983]

You don't include Ted in that, do you?

[@TheFequalsMA]

Huge hearts? I would say huge some other body part. They were and are POS

[@roanokesunset74]

When they started talking about Bobby's death and Ethel said, "I don't want to talk about that, you could see her getting emotional. I broke down in tears.

[@michaelbarnhart2593]

There are traumas in life called "psychic breaks" that people can suffer where they cannot functionally share that experience from that point on. :-(

[@jillcrato1680]

I have never heard that term.Thank you for that knowledge,Michael.

[@jchow5966]

Dame.

[@Queen_banana1983]

I wonder if Ethel ever got laid after she lost her husband??

[@lesliewhitney4346]

That generation is terrible about talking about difficult things. Burying the trauma is so unhealthy.

[@hv1946FLUSA]

Reliving our hopes and fears through the years. Thank you for the documentary. A wonderful lady.

[@carolannaitken5812]

So very poignant and moving. A tragic but very, very special time in American history. Thank you Rory Kennedy

[@Louise-gg4mf]

Very moving, inspiring. Thank you!

[@MarkRaymondLuce]

A very nice documentary by daughter Rory interviewing her mother Ethel who had so much to do with American history - Rory was born a few months after her father's assassination. So much happiness and tragedy for one person to bear. Ethel no doubt went through what would would have broken lesser people into pieces, she and Bobby sustained each other and both grew together and went through many character building changes together, and her memory of him kept her going as a mom and I am sure she did the best she could, but it is too bad some of her sons did not live up to the legacy of her and their father (rumors of Bobby's affairs are just that, rumors), but it must be an enormous burden being a child of any Kennedy. A very touching documentary.

[@demostheodorakakis6328]

This is great. The best family. RFK is a legend for all.

[@G-Ma_Army]

I watched this documentary about 15 years ago. After watching all I could think of was calling my mother. Watching it now, I wish I could call my mother. Ethel was a remarkable lady. You could feel her love for her husband. Thank you for your time in putting this video up.

[@patronsaintofnow9765]

Love, love, love this - so incredibly inspiring, yet, at the same time, heartbreaking when compared to what our political process and democracy is going through, now.

[@LuisaRodriguez0212]

Yes, I frequent think about how our country would have evolved with JFK and RFK as our leaders instead of many who came afterwards.

[@ravenel2]

How fascinating! I didn’t know Ethel was this cool. The media really did her a disservice. She’s great.

[@xxwhispersxx2856]

I feel like this is more of a thing for Rory to get to know her dad (and her mother) since he was killed six months before she was born.

[@cks57youto53]

Two brothers with a closeness beyond Two brothers with hearts that shined on others Nevermore will we have them again Nevermore will closeness be the same

[@fireworks4993]

When Ethel speaks i bet these children and grandchildren does listen she had to raise 11 kids and made sure they grew up really good and stay in touch with the entire family.

[@joycefolsom130]

It wasn't easy raising 11 kids. they were such a wonderful n happy couple

[@jettsetgirl]

She had plenty of help believe me .. not that it wasn’t difficult BUT when you have that kind of money it’s not like she was cooking , cleaning AND working

[@texan903]

Ethel had cooks, maids, nurses, chauffeuers. She spent most of her time partying and was part of Jetsetter crew. Ethel Skakel spent comparatively little time rearing children.

[@tamararutland-mills8883]

Heartwarming. Comforting. I love to watch this when I feel frightened by politics.

[@jillcrato1680]

Same! Ethel and her children make me feel very happy.

[@dolinaj1]

How ironic!

[@dolinaj1]

How ironic! Politics decimated the Kennedys.

[@dolinaj1]

YT censors on my trail - oh my.

[@natkingcurrieiv1318]

She's such a nice Lady...90 years young!...

[@texan903]

Very old.

[@patriciaotuma3531]

What a lady.She was a natural campaigner.

[@jsmcfariii]

A definite keeper, Great Lady

[@First_Houser84]

Good for Ethel that she has done this docu and showed herself an ordinary human, great character and a person of spirit. If the other Mrs. Kennedy (JBKO i mean) would have done a film like that the public could've connect with her as a person.. but i guess that was not what she'd sought. Her aim was to be a myth

[@ezrc9294]

This was AWESOME - who ever filmed this. Kennedys have incredible, wit timing and a sense of humor - who knew.

[@tammypierce3250]

Rory Kennedy, Robert Kennedy’s youngest child is the one that put together this documentary. She did a wonderful job. Rory never met her father. She was born after her father was killed.

[@First_Houser84]

So good that such a documentary exists, especially now when Mrs.Kennedy is gone.

[@Lakridza67]

She was an incredible woman. Much respect to Ethel and her family🫶🏻

[@SuperTweezy5]

Ethel is still alive; she's 94 now.

[@Lakridza67]

@@SuperTweezy5 right you are. I stand corrected🫶🏻🫵🏻

[@pb4ugo19]

"Kennedys don't cry." No wonder the kids/grandkids in that family were ridden with so many issues. I'm not judging because I know that attitude and suppression were the norm for those times. I'm just making an observation. Oy.

[@sac1303]

This was very interesting and inspiring. God bless RFK Sr and his family. Thanks for sharing.

[@jennyj2223]

The deaths of both Kennedys are wounds that will never heal. And I wasn't even alive then. but I can still feel it.

[@identification133]

Ethel, a pillar of strength through it all and never hear complains, not that I know of. I like Ethel's children refer to her as "Mummy" - a lovely documentary from the eyes of her children. My all time most favorite picture of the Kennedys was that of the two brothers sitting opposite each other deep in discussion.

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[@lindastone6039]

I was 21 when the Kennedy’s came to power in Washington - this was an amazing family and great presidency cut short. The Kennedy wives are all special and very real and sincere - no handlers and no pretention - Ethel is dynamite she has a great sense of humor and boundless energy and confidence. Her children obviously adore her and life has tested her and found her strong and gracious!

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[@matijastupin]

She was never a nice person. She treated her staff terribly, and her children. Her kids were always in trouble. They had no discipline, and she was quite cold and distant with them, particularly when they father died. Even now you can find stuff about her on the Internet. Of course her kids are rallying around her now. She is an old woman.

[@jillgilson2790]

RIP Ethel. What a woman.

[@Darcey-t4s]

Bless 🙏 RIP 🙏 Ethel

[@ReviewsChannel-e4r]

Ethel sounds like a wonderful hands on mother with a great open mind and creative imagination.

[@dr.med.detlefkohler6488]

One of the best humans who ever lived.

[@rosiedebevc1952]

Great job Rory

[@surimoskowitz3249]

Ethel had a great personality

[@janetfedeles3964]

How did Ethel have any time for anything else with 11 children despite help. Ethel and Bobby made sure their children were all so involved in so many sports and activitie and politics!. It's pretty amazing. I also think it's really cool that Bobby wrote letters to his children, individually when the situation warranted the specific child. So sad RFK had to die. He was a brave man who fought for issues that we still face today.

[@faithwatkins7811]

He must've known he may not be around to see them grow up